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About the Department
The Metropolitan Police Department serves as the primary law enforcement of Washington D.C., also serving as a local, state, and federal agency. We enforce traffic laws, monitor and solve criminal activity.
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Metropolitan Police Department to safeguard the District of Columbia and protect its residents and visitors with the highest regard for the sanctity of human life. We will strive at all times to accomplish our mission with a focus on service, integrity, and fairness by upholding our city’s motto “Justitia Omnibus” — “Justice for All”.
Our Motto
Policing with Purpose, Serving with Care.